How do you open the bonnet with the cable snapped
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How do you open the bonnet with the cable snapped
I have a 6r gti and I’m pretty sure the cable has snapped as I’m pulling the lever and there’s no tension at all! How do I release it? I took the badge off and couldn’t see anything that could help or am I just stupid?
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Re: How do you open the bonnet with the cable snapped
Perhaps taking off the front bumper will help out but I don't think there is an easy way.
You could have a look to see if the lever itself isn't broken. If it is, you're a lot closer to solving it...
You could have a look to see if the lever itself isn't broken. If it is, you're a lot closer to solving it...
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Re: How do you open the bonnet with the cable snapped
The lever I don’t think is broken as I have taken it off it’s just vert stiff to pull and won’t pop! To take the front bumper off it’s just some screws in the arch and then clips?
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Re: How do you open the bonnet with the cable snapped
If the wire/cable is still connected and very stiff, why not get someone to apply some downwards pressure to the bonnet while you pull the cable/wire - just make sure that they don't dent the bonnet.Whitwhicky 6r gti wrote: ↑Sat Feb 08, 2020 4:13 pm The lever I don’t think is broken as I have taken it off it’s just vert stiff to pull and won’t pop! To take the front bumper off it’s just some screws in the arch and then clips?